Haunted places across the nation

October 15, 2013 6:00 AM

The Chelsea Hotel in New York City, built in 1884. Guests claim to have seen such literary ghosts as Dylan Thomas and Eugene O'Neill gliding through the hallways.

The Chelsea Hotel in New York City, built in 1884. Guests claim to have seen such literary ghosts as Dylan Thomas and Eugene O'Neill gliding through the hallways.

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The Chelsea Hotel in New York City, built in 1884. Guests claim to... Photo-5322526.72115 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Amityville House, real life scene of gruesome murder in which Ronald De Feo massacred 6 of his family members. Later, the Lutz family moved in, and then moved out, chased, they claimed, by unwelcoming paranormal activity exhorting them (famously) to "Get Out!" less

Amityville House, real life scene of gruesome murder in which Ronald De Feo massacred 6 of his family members. Later, the Lutz family moved in, and then moved out, chased, they claimed, by unwelcoming ... more

The White House: We know-- it's scary enough there without adding ghosts into the mix, but FDR and Winston Churchill are just two who've claimed to see Abraham Lincoln lurking in the place. HGTV reports that recently, the Obamas have heard "strange sounds" and felt something like a "gnawing on their feet in the middle of the night." less

The White House: We know-- it's scary enough there without adding ghosts into the mix, but FDR and Winston Churchill are just two who've claimed to see Abraham Lincoln lurking in the place. HGTV reports that ... more

Touted as one of the most haunted places in the USA, Myrtle's Plantation in Louisiana is said to rest atop an Indian Burial Ground. Add to that reports of up to 10 murders in the house and 12 ghosts.

Touted as one of the most haunted places in the USA, Myrtle's Plantation in Louisiana is said to rest atop an Indian Burial Ground. Add to that reports of up to 10 murders in the house and 12 ghosts.

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Touted as one of the most haunted places in the USA, Myrtle's... Photo-5322529.72115 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Inside the Stanley Hotel, famed for inspiring Stephen King's "The Shining." The hotel so embraces its spooky reputation as to offer Ghost Adventure packages to guests. Room 217, supposedly the most haunted, is booked for months, if not years. less

Inside the Stanley Hotel, famed for inspiring Stephen King's "The Shining." The hotel so embraces its spooky reputation as to offer Ghost Adventure packages to guests. Room 217, supposedly the most haunted, is ... more